2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
50
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 Grand Highlander and 50 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 16 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
- STRUCTURE:BODY9
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
- SERVICE BRAKES3
- POWER TRAIN3
- SEATS3
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
2026 Grand Highlander Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 26V598000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · 26V437000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 26V179000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2026 Grand Highlander Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 | Jun 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11034826 |
| T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 | Jun 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11034819 |
| T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a… | 11034813 |
| T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11034812 |
| T-SB-0063-25 Rev1 | May 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11033408 |
| T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 | Feb 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26. | 11029890 |
| T-SB-0005-26 | Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a… | 11029879 |
| T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 | Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25. | 11029878 |
| T-SB-0004-26 | Feb 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11029876 |
| T-SB-0007-25 Rev2 | Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-26. | 11029872 |
| T-SB-0003-26 | Feb 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11029871 |
| T-SB-0009-25 Rev2 | Jan 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0002-26. | 11028725 |
| T-SB-0002-26 | Jan 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11028723 |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | Jan 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi… | 11028712 |
| T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 | Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a… | 11026317 |
| T-SB-0009-25 Rev2 | Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The guidelines included should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due… | 11026316 |
| T-SB-0007-25 Rev2 | Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11026315 |
| T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 | Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11026314 |
| T-SB-0063-25 | Aug 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11022966 |
| T-SB-0009-25 Rev1 | Jun 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11020646 |
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